Live in Your Best Skin
A skincare lesson from Toulouse-Lautrec you ask? A recent gallery visit had me thinking about caring for the nape of the neck.
The nape of the neck, a much sexier name for the back of the neck, has long been a site of male gaze and considered part of the arsenal of feminine beauty. It is no surprise then that, much like the attraction of the decolletage, fashion styles have taken advantage of this association. For what […]
If there were ever a lesson many need to heed it is that of learning patience, with isolation proving the ultimate test of patience and acceptance of self.
With most of us treating beauty face-first, scalp health can often take a back seat with this complex structure susceptible to a host of conditions.
‘What we eat is what we are, also listen to your body. Exercise is important but maintaining good posture and discipline in your daily lifestyle makes for good balance’
– Takako Mori
So much has changed. Many of us have lost jobs, reduced income and deal with uncertainty on a daily basis. But that doesn't take away the power to continue dreaming big in isolation.
Iso-somatic Sessions
by Dance Makers Collective
If dealing with acne isn't bad enough, its aftermath can often be more troublesome with acne scarring and pigmentation leaving lasting effects on the skin and self-esteem.
‘There is no ‘one size fits all’ acne cure. You’re unique so you’ll need your own acne management plan’
– A/Prof Kurt Gebauer
Time in isolation has seen us ditch the makeup for bare skin, delivering the perfect opportunity to revisit skincare basics and get that routine in shape.
Skinside Out
by Robyn McAlpine
Our largest organ can sure be a hellish beast but the skin food it needs to survive couldn't be more simple.
‘Found in many formulations such as serums, creams and lotions, not only is retinol easy to incorporate into your daily routine, it is also clinically proven’
– Dr Philip Tong
With 20 years experience in the beauty industry, therapist Takako Mori's relationship with her skin has come full circle.
With most of us indoors and experiencing some skin unsettling due to stress and worry, it might be the best time to start using retinol.
Dermatologically Tested
the podcast of the British Association of Dermatologists
‘Spending hours at your desk, colour and nature will always put a smile on your face, even something green really makes a difference’
– Michael Alamaddine
Stress, anxiety and a disruption to regular eating, sleeping and exercise patterns has seen the rise of acne breakouts in isolation.
The Skincare Bible: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Great Skin
by Dr Anjali Mahto
‘Yoga can help teach us how to really be with ourselves, even during times that are challenging and uncomfortable’
– Claire Farrance
A pandemic may be the last place you'd expect yourself to be finding beauty, but I've learned many lessons from my local florist and this is just one of them.
Whether you're a Marie Kondo fan or just need a reason to procrastinate working from home, there's plenty of beauty chores to be done in isolation.